Radar Observer (Unlimited) - STCW

Candidates for certification as officers in charge of a navigational watch (OICNW).

Trainees should have completed a minimum period of one year at sea and preferably have gained some experience of bridge watchkeeping.

The purpose of the Radar Observer Course - Unlimited is to provide mariners with training in the basic theory and use of radar including radar plotting, navigation and collision avoidance and document the student’s demonstration of the knowledge, skills and abilities regarding the operation of commercial marine radars.

This course meets the requirements of 46 CFR 11.480 (d) for an endorsement as Radar Observer (Unlimited) and of 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4)(ii); 11.317(a)(3)(vi); 11.319(a)(4)(ii); and 11.321(a)(3)(vi) for STCW Section A-II/1 ad Table AII/1 of STCW 2010, as amended.

The practical assessment conducted in this course will be accepted as the equivalent of the following assessments from the National Assessment Guidelines for Table AII/1 of STCW as amended 2010 code.

NVIC 12-14 Tasks

1.2.A, thru 1.2.C

1.4.A, 1.4.B,

3.1.A, 3.2.A, 3.2.B, 3.3.A, 3.4.A, thru 3.4.H

What You Will Learn:

Upon completion of this course, the trainee will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills in the following: